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 Independent refiner of Cleveland, Ohio, prominent in struggle against freight dis- criminations by the railroads.

Independent refiner of Buffalo. Plaintiff in "Buffalo case," where members of the Standard Oil Company were indicted for conspiracy.

By Eastman Johnson.

Attorney-General of Ohio from 1887 to 1891. Mr. Watson brought suit against the Standard Oil Company in May, 1890, in the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Attorney-General of Ohio from 1895 to 1899. Mr. Monnett brought suit against the Standard Oil Company in 1897 in the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Independent oil operator and refiner. Leader in movement for free pipe-line bill and anti-discrimination laws. Founder of the United States Pipe Line.

Plaintiff in numerous cases brought against the Standard Oil Company. Prominent independent witness in various State and congressional investigations.

Who called on John D. Rockefeller at his residence, "Forest Hill," on July 25, 1896, to thank him for his gift of park lands to the city. Mr. Rockefeller is in the centre of the group, the late Senator Marcus A. Hanna in the right lower corner, and Governor Myron T. Herrick in the centre of the top row.

The present President of the Pure Oil Company.

The first President of the Pure Oil Company.

The chief counsel of the Pure Oil Company. President of the company from 1897 to 1901.